Associate Data Engineer

Requisition Id 14442 

Due to the security clearance requirements of this position, US citizenship is required for consideration.

­­Overview:  

We’re hiring an Associate Data Engineer to provide support for Cybersecurity Research and the Office of Research Education! You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most ambitious and impactful research in cyber security while encouraging the next generation of scientific research.

This position will work with the sponsors and research users to deliver and maintain data pipelines including ETL and reporting workflows as well as data management and data lifecycles. As a Data Engineer, you should be comfortable several technologies including Linux, SQL, Python, containers, Pandas, Spark, and source control in a high security environment.

This position resides in the Emerging Technologies & Computing group in the Research Computing division, in the Information Technology Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Developing high-scale, robust data warehouses, and data lakes with special focus on the state-of-the-art solutions.
• Collaborating with research teams to understand data needs, and providing subject matter expertise to research teams, and other team members about the data models, query optimizations, and schema interpretation.
• Designing, building, and launching new data/study marts for the national research programs.
• Designing, building, and launching new data quality, data extraction, transformation and loading processes.
• Designing and developing architectures for intake, curation, organization, and dissemination of data in support of data science and related subject areas.
• Designing and development of high-performance database architectures.
• Researching and evaluating the state-of-the-art data and information management technologies.
• Working on a variety of data assignments; collaborate with scientists and engineers, and expect to produce reliable data products and systems.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, information systems, science, engineering, business, or a related field of study and a minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of aligned professional experience in data engineering is required for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A MS degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, information systems, science, engineering, business, or a related field of study and a minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of aligned professional experience in data engineering is required for consideration.
• Experience with building and maintaining sophisticated systems related to coordinating and managing internships at a national laboratory.
• Proven experience with collecting, organizing, storing, and preparing data analysis.
• Ability to conduct tasks independently and communicate effectively to team members and partners.

Special Requirements:  

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program. 

Benefits at ORNL:

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain dedicated people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

Having difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability? Please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.